Cantaloupe AI

Cantaloupe AI is a New Orleans-based HR technology company that automates first-round interviews for frontline hiring in quick-service restaurants, healthcare, and construction. Founded in 2025 and backed by Techstars, Cantaloupe's voice AI agent — named Clio — calls every applicant and conducts a natural phone screen 24/7 without human involvement. Clio scores candidates on fit, reliability, and availability, then delivers a ranked daily shortlist to hiring managers. The platform eliminates manual resume screening, reduces early turnover, and cuts time-to-hire significantly. Cantaloupe serves multi-location franchisees and large operators, offering tiered plans from 200 to 2,000 AI interviews per month. Pricing ranges from $2,000/month (Starter) to $9,500/month (Professional). Customers include Wendy's franchise operators and other frontline employers.